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Nantes handed empty stadium ban after pitch invasion against toulouse

Football Ligue 1 Nantes hit with behind-closed-doors match after pitch invasion against Toulouse French football’s disciplinary body has handed FC Nantes a full stadium closure for their next Ligue 1 fixture, coupled with a two-match ban for the Loire stand, following last weekend’s chaotic clash with Toulouse. The Ligue de Football Professionnel’s disciplinary committee ruled […]

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Nantes sanctioned with closed-door match after disciplinary hearing

Nantes handed closed-door sanction after disciplinary ruling on final Ligue 1 match The Ligue de football professionnel has confirmed sanctions against FC Nantes following crowd disturbances during their final Ligue 1 fixture against Toulouse. The Ligue de football professionnel (LFP) has officially ratified the 0-0 score from FC Nantes’ final Ligue 1 match against Toulouse, […]

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Burkina Faso student union suspended amid arrests

On the heels of a fiery denunciation of the military regime’s handling of national security, Burkina Faso’s largest student body has been suspended for three months—renewable—while some of its leaders face arrest. The Union générale des étudiants burkinabè (Ugeb) accused the authorities of heavy-handed repression during a week that marked the 36th anniversary of the […]

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Burkina Faso tightens restrictions amid rising dissent

The arrest of influential Sunni preacher Mohamed Ishaq Kindo just before Tabaski has sent shockwaves through Burkina Faso. Details surrounding his detention remain scarce, with no official explanation provided to the public. Yet, the Federation of Islamic Associations (Faib) has already urged calm and respect for state institutions. Witnesses reported seeing plainclothes police and military […]

Politique

Senegal’s political and social turmoil deepens amid leadership shake-up

Senegal’s political and social turmoil deepens amid leadership shake-up Dakar is witnessing unprecedented political volatility as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye executes a dramatic cabinet reshuffle, removing Ousmane Sonko—once his closest ally and prime minister—from power. The move comes just days after Sonko secured the parliamentary speaker position on May 26, 2026. This strategic shift has […]

Politique

Challenging Ousmane Sonko’s influence in Senegal’s politics

In Senegal, openly criticizing Ousmane Sonko has become a high-stakes gamble, particularly as his supporters wield significant influence online. Civil society leaders and journalists have raised alarms about the growing climate of intimidation shaping public discourse in the country. Those who dare to challenge Sonko’s positions often face aggressive smear campaigns on social media, orchestrated […]